education, English, Speeches / Lectures / Presentations

English Language: Is Teaching / Learning Grammar necessary?

Imelda 'Aimee' Morales's book Alignment: Lessons in Writing was launched on Oct 24, 2020. Accompanying the book launch was a seminar by FLOW writers on various topics related to the book. I gave a talk on Teaching Grammar: Is it necessary?Many people are saying that Grammar is not important anymore. In internet groups, people who… Continue reading English Language: Is Teaching / Learning Grammar necessary?

education, English

Learning English the Digital Way

Last year, I was asked to do the Inspirational Talk at FEATI University during its annual English Festival. The theme of the festival was "Digital Learners Promoting English, the Universal Language." Back in 2014, I was asked to do the Welcome Remarks on its annual English Festival. The theme then was "Promoting English, the Lingua… Continue reading Learning English the Digital Way

education, Media Studies, socio-cultural

Transmutation Tables et al

It's the time of the year when children, teenagers and young adults graduate from elementary, high school and college. In the Philippines, nowadays, so many parents are elated and extremely proud of their children who graduate with honors, as cum laudes or with various awards such as the Most Diligent Pupil or the Most Creative… Continue reading Transmutation Tables et al